US Bridges

Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700610

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnstonville RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5 MI N of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 1431
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.1124, -83.94785
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnstonville RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.